Tag: farm management
Aspirin can provide relief to dairy cows
Dairy cows that received a short course of anti-inflammatory medication after calving had lower metabolic stress and produced more milk than untreated cows.
Pandemic provides opportunities to reflect on dairy industry strategies
Dairy Excel columnist David Marrison considers some issues within dairy industry and other agricultural sectors that the pandemic has shed light on.
Consider alternatives to forage
Current pasture conditions are variable across the state due to lack of rain for many, so planning will get you better prepared for this fall and winter.
Plan ahead for manure applications
Learn to measure the nutrients in your soil to properly manage your manure application this fall.
Rookies, quick studies and jumping in
If you want to make herd improvement, by all means, gather all the data and tools and talk to all the people, but at some point you've just got to jump in.
Managing small pastures in a drought
Interest in homesteads with five acres or less is growing. However, grazing can be challenging on small acreage. Use these tips to manage small pastures.
Farm animals and COVID-19: Should you be worried?
No cases of COVID-19 have been reported in pigs, horses, sheep, chickens or cows, but their susceptibility is unknown. Find out what researchers do know.
How to calculate debt to asset ratio
In his Dairy Excel column this week, Chris Zoller explains calculating debt to asset ratio.
Negotiating and re-seeding right-of-ways
Learn how to negotiate contracts for right-of-way or easements on your farmland. The two major points to consider are land usage and eminent domain.
